aglycones
|a-gly-cones|
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/əˈɡlaɪkoʊnz/
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/əˈɡlaɪkəʊnz/
(aglycone)
compound without sugar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aglycone' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aglykon,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'glykon' meant 'sweet.'
Historical Evolution
'aglykon' transformed into the modern English word 'aglycone' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without sweetness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'non-sugar component of a glycoside.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the non-sugar component of a glycoside compound, which remains after the glycosidic bond is broken.
In the hydrolysis of glycosides, the sugar and aglycone are separated.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/01 06:36